Language and Literary Devices Quiz

What is "register" in language?

• The level of formality used in speech or writing

• A list of words in a dictionary

• The grammatical structure of a sentence

• The speed at which a person speaks

Identify the register used in this sentence: "We regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful."

• Slang

• Informal

• Formal

• Jargon

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• "Dogs are cuter than cats."

• "South Africa is the best country in the world."

• "Winter is the worst season."

• "South Africa became a democracy in 1994."

What is the purpose of emotive language?

• To appeal to the reader's emotions

• To provide factual information

• To use technical terms

• To describe events in a neutral tone

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

• Connotation is the emotional meaning, while denotation is the literal meaning.

• Connotation is the literal meaning, while denotation is the emotional meaning.

• They mean the same thing.

• Connotation applies only to poetry.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

• Youthful

• Inexpensive

• Stubborn

• Confident

What is satire?

• A form of humour that ridicules human flaws or society to bring about change

• A serious literary piece

• A type of factual news writing

• A formal speech

A YouTube video recreates a famous pop song but changes the lyrics to be funny and exaggerated. What is this an example of?

• Satire

• Parody

• Slang

• Jargon

What is a parody?

• A humorous or exaggerated imitation of another work

• A serious critique of social issues

• A documentary about real-life events

• A formal speech

Which of the following is an example of a parody?

• A newspaper article about elections

• A comedy sketch mimicking a popular movie in a humorous way

• A research paper on literature

• A serious historical drama